Major sporting goods retailer Alpen is opening Alpen OSAKA, one of the largest sports and lifestyle stores in the Kansai region, at the former Uniqlo site in Osaka's Chayamachi district, with six floors offering everything from running shoes and golf equipment to hands-on product testing. (News On Japan)

On August 3, 2026, Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) and the New York Racing Association (NYRA) announced the launch of the "Thoroughbred Championship Series" to determine the top 3-year-old thoroughbred, starting next season, as reported by Sponichi Annex. (News On Japan)

Nippon Steel has completed a new production line at its Nagoya Works after investing about 300 billion yen, as Japan's largest steelmaker seeks to expand production of high-performance steel products primarily for automakers. (News On Japan)

The Emperor and his family are spending time at the Nasu Imperial Villa in Tochigi Prefecture as the retreat marks 100 years since its establishment, with the visit coming as debate in the Diet over revisions related to the Imperial House Law enters a critical stage. (News On Japan)

While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons.

Yinon Levy is charged with reckless manslaughter over the July 2025 shooting of Odeh Hathaleen.

Yinon Levy is charged with reckless manslaughter over the July 2025 shooting of Odeh Hathaleen.

Scientists made 16 successful viruses that had their genetic code designed by artificial intelligence.

Towle was known for chronicling her hopes and struggles as a young person living with cancer.

Ukrainian strikes have targeted key economic and military supply chains in recent weeks.

Seoul's lunar orbiter captured images of the Moon before and after part of SpaceX's rocket hit its surface on Wednesday.

Seoul's lunar orbiter captured images of the Moon before and after part of SpaceX's rocket hit its surface on Wednesday.

The Spanish territory's mayor-president also says 100 deaths occurred as a result of 78,000 migrants crossing from neighbouring Morocco.

The Spanish territory's mayor-president also says 100 deaths occurred as a result of 78,000 migrants crossing from neighbouring Morocco.

The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on the Infantino saga?

The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.

Fifa's backing of president Gianni Infantino at a meeting on Wednesday "changes nothing", says European governing body Uefa.

Ukraine's president says the strikes aim to limit revenues Russia "used to finance" its war.

SpaceX's shares are unlocked Thursday, and some early employees could see a massive windfall. The BBC's Samira Hussain explains.

The Houthis say they launched missiles and drones at "Saudi military build-ups" in the central provinces of Marib and Hadramawt.